House Bill 315 will require that degradable plastic products be clearly labeled to prevent contamination of recycled plastic feedstocks. North Carolina is one of the top states for plastics recycling, and the bill seeks to protect the recycling industry by making sure degradable plastics don't contaminate recyclable plastics, McGrady's office said in a news release Wednesday.

House Bill 774 exempts certain primitive structures from the State Building Code. The legislation will address the closing of Eustace Conway's Turtle Island Preserve outside of Boone.

House Bill 829 allows the sale of malt beverages in large, refillable containers, known as "Growlers," in grocery stores, wine shops and other places where alcoholic beverages are sold.

<p>Today, the state Senate passed three bills sponsored by Rep. Chuck McGrady (R-Hendersonville) — House Bill 315 (Plastics Labeling Requirements), House Bill 774 (Building Code Exclusion/Primitive Structures), and House Bill 829 (Sale of Growlers by Certain ABC Permittees).</p><p>House Bill 315 will require that degradable plastic products be clearly labeled to prevent contamination of recycled plastic feedstocks. North Carolina is one of the top states for plastics recycling, and the bill seeks to protect the recycling industry by making sure degradable plastics don't contaminate recyclable plastics, McGrady's office said in a news release Wednesday.</p><p>House Bill 774 exempts certain primitive structures from the State Building Code. The legislation will address the closing of Eustace Conway's Turtle Island Preserve outside of Boone. </p><p>House Bill 829 allows the sale of malt beverages in large, refillable containers, known as "Growlers," in grocery stores, wine shops and other places where alcoholic beverages are sold. </p><p>More information can be found at www.ncleg.net.</p>